The article begins by mentioning that several significant events have occurred in August throughout history. For example, on August 9, 1945, during World War II, one of the most shameful events in human history occurred when the United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, instantly killing hundreds of thousands of people. On August 4, 2020, a massive explosion occurred at the Beirut port, resulting in the death of 135 people and injuring over 4,000 others.
The article continues by discussing how the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, resigned on August 5, 2024. Despite becoming the Prime Minister for the fifth time, Bangladesh did not remain under her control, and she had to flee her domain, which is reportedly due to India’s influence. It accuses India of meddling in Bangladesh’s affairs, leading to Sheikh Hasina’s downfall.
Furthermore, the article discusses the recent severe flooding in southeastern Bangladesh, which was exacerbated by India’s actions of opening its dams without notifying Bangladesh, causing a significant economic crisis in the country. This action violated international law, which mandates that India must inform Bangladesh of any such operations that could cause harm.
The article suggests that Bangladesh’s current economic crisis, which includes a $2 billion debt and energy shortages, has been worsened by India’s actions. Bangladesh owes $800 million to Adani Power, an Indian company, for electricity, and if payments are not made, the supply may be cut off, further worsening the situation.
The piece concludes by comparing the economic conditions of Bangladesh and Pakistan, emphasizing how Pakistan could take advantage of the situation to become a regional sourcing hub for textiles, benefiting both nations. It also criticizes India’s historical and ongoing actions towards Bangladesh, suggesting that India used Bangladesh against Pakistan and then abandoned it in its time of need. The article ends with a call for the resolution of Bangladesh’s issues and a reflection on the role of India’s influence in the region.